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07-22-2011, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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Generator Cut Out problem
Just noticed that the rear screw on the Generator Cut Out was red hot-what may be causing this. I had only been running it a short time. It is a 1935 with 21 stud engine.
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07-22-2011, 08:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Generator Cut Out problem
Not sure what to say on that one. One thing I would suggest is after it cools down, unfasten the connection and make sure terminals, terminal posts and fastener are bright and clean to avoid high resistance connection. Also make sure the ring terminal for that connection is fastened securely to the wire and is not a high resistance connection. What type of cut out are you using? Stock, diode conversion or electronic version (made by Fun Products)?
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07-22-2011, 08:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: Generator Cut Out problem
Stock-did find it to be loose, but the fiber insulator was damaged and fell apart
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07-22-2011, 09:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: Generator Cut Out problem
You have to think about the path the electric follows ---wire, terminal, side of terminal to lock washer, lock washer to head of bolt, threads of bolt to threads of cutout termial ---any rusty, corroded surfaces will cause resistance, that causes heat, the heat burns the isulator making the connection worse---
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07-23-2011, 08:17 AM | #5 |
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Re: Generator Cut Out problem
It is possible the insulator failed and the generator kept pumping current through a near short circuit, heating the connection point and doing further damage to the insulator. Inspect the generator for additional damage.
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07-23-2011, 11:23 AM | #6 |
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Re: Generator Cut Out problem
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